Refractive Surgery Technician - United States Air Force Academy

SUMMARY

Perform ophthalmology services in the Refractive Laser Center. Assist with all aspects of patient care including but not limited to screening and checking-in patients, escorting them to treatment areas, and performing initial medical screening of patients including history, distance and near visual acuity with and without correction or pinhole, pupillary light reflex, applanation tonometry and manifest refraction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform refractive surgery services. When the services are not required, or the technician's services are more urgently required elsewhere, the technician may be assigned by the Chief of Ophthalmology Services or designated representative to provide support in ophthalmology.
• Assemble, maintain, and operate medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment.
• Perform ophthalmic studies including autorefraction, keratometry, tonometry, visual field test, pachymetry, ophthalmic photography, and be able to establish a sterile field and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Accurately prepare room and patient for examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures assuring all needed equipment and supplies are available prior to the start of the exam.
• Take, monitor, and record physiological measurements.
• Perform medical treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per extender treatment protocols.
• Prepare and administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or health care provider.
• Chaperone patients, when necessary, by escorting them to various offices or clinics.
• Review patient medical records and maintain or assist with appropriate and accurate health record storage and retrieval systems.
• Prepare and submit administrative data, when required.
• Provide patient/parent education, primarily discussing formal risk of laser surgery, as requested.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• May be required to assist with ophthalmology day to day operations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.